AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, OCTOBER 2021

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The American Legion Auxiliary met on October 7.  Chairperson, Cheryl, opened our meeting and Chaplain, Sue, led us in prayer.

Roll call of officers indicated one absent.

The secretary’s minutes were read, approved and placed on file.

The treasurer’s report was given by Cheryl and placed on file for audit.

The membership report showed 125 at the present time.

It was indicated that Diane had sent several cards this month.

Bingo at Palisade Health Care will now resume and Cheryl will be the chairperson.

Communications, including our monthly newsletter from Noelle Bonjour were read.  It was reported that 35 attended our district meeting here including nine from our unit.

The Honor Flight fundraiser on October 3 was very successful.

Rhonda reported that she gave dictionaries to 34 3rd graders at the Garretson Elementary School with Ethel assisting.  Motion to pay the bills relating to the dictionaries was approved by Esther and seconded by Denise.

For our membership goal we would like to be 100% by November 10.

Our next meeting is on November 4 at 8:00 with a meal before at 7:00.  Veterans Day is November 11.

Sue closed with a prayer and My Country Tis of Thee was sung by members.

Darlene won the door prize.

Ethel Kurtz, Secretary.

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